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  • Learning the Ropes

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Discover the essential maritime craft of rope making as it was practiced in colonial Annapolis. Drop by Hogshead Trades Museum and see a skilled ropemaker create cording using traditional tools and techniques. See how this vital trade supported shipbuilding and daily life in a bustling colonial port. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program […]

  • Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House at Hogshead Trades Museum

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Pull up a chair at Mrs. Howard’s Coffee House and hear the conversations and customs around coffee culture in colonial Annapolis. Admission Cost: $5 suggested donation Accessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated, all tickets […]

  • Virtual Lecture – The Constitution: Promises and Challenges

    Historic Annapolis is pleased to be a Foundational Friend of the Maryland Council for Social Studies and are partnering with them to present programs focusing on the United States Constitution. The first program is on Constitution Day, Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 pm. Joey Landgraf, President of MDCSS will share the educational role and goals […]

  • Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Library Girl” by Nancy Pearl

    Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime – Fall Series – “Library Girl” by Nancy Pearl
    William Paca House & Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime is a fun hour full of reading and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones, 3-7 years, with a book reading, song, and craft/art project, plus time to explore the Paca Garden following the story hour. “Library […]

  • Living History on Pinkney Street: March to Revolution

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    It’s the fall of 1775 and General George Washington now commands a revolutionary army. In the northern colonies, open conflict with the British Crown has begun—but what about here in Annapolis? Stroll down Pinkney Street and discover the hopes and fears of the local townspeople. Listen to the fierce debates shaping this pivotal moment. Will […]

  • First Rhode Island Regiment – with Living Historian Antoine Watts

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Step back in time with living historian Antoine Watts and explore the legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Formed in 1775, this groundbreaking regiment was the first in the Continental […]

  • Virtual Lecture – Major Developments in American Constitutional History

    The United States Constitution was ratified in 1789; however, the document’s meaning has not always been clear. This is because many debates over constitutional interpretation were settled during the Constitutional Convention. Sometimes our nation’s founders did not agree on constitutional meaning. Other ties, the Constitution’s ambiguity comes from our country facing contemporary issues that the founders […]

  • Jefferson Holland

    Virtual Lecture – Despicable Pirates, 3,000-Year-Old Oyster Shells & Cannibal Crabs! Tall Tales of Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay

    Storyteller Jefferson Holland presents a delightful program of original tall tales and songs inspired by the people and places of the Bay, from the Native Americans who feasted on oysters along her shores to the modern-day sailors who ply her waters. Food/drink suggestion: Chesapeake oyster stew with Fordham Copperhead Ale The Historic Annapolis 2025 Virtual […]

  • A Conversation with Abby Phillip

    Maryland Hall 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland, United States

    Historic Annapolis, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, & Maryland Hall Present: Abby Phillip Join a conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN’s host of News Night, as she shares thoughts on her lived experience from her […]

  • Defenders of the Chesapeake: Maryland State Marines

    Hogshead Trades Museum 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Step back to the turbulent days of 1775 and meet the newly formed Maryland State Marines as they recruit for the fight against Great Britain. Discover how Maryland prepared to defend […]